When Love Finds Its Way Back (Cassienne and Dreston) novel Chapter 217

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Dreston stepped out of the private bedroom attached to his executive suite and walked slowly toward his desk. The room was quiet, the city skyline visible through the large windows. He had just sent Tina away, and the weight of that decision still lingered in his chest. He sat down in his leather chair, exhaled slowly, and reached for a glass of water.

Then it happened again. A flash hit him hard, sharper than before.

He saw himself and Cassienne at the vineyard. They were on the private balcony under the stars. He was holding her close,painting promises across her collarbone.

He saw the way she looked at him that night – with trust and love that made his heart ache even now. He saw them dancing slowly, her red gown flowing around her legs, her head resting on his shoulder as he told her he loved her. The memory felt so real he could almost smell the grapes and hear the soft

music.

Dreston gripped the edge of his desk, breathing heavily. The images kept coming – tender touches, soft laughter, the way Cassienne had looked at him when she said “forever yours.” His chest tightened with a mix of joy and deep regret. How had he forgotten her? How had he let Tina’s lies cloud everything for so

long?

He closed his eyes and tried to steady himself. The flashes were becoming clearer every day. Each one brought him closer to the truth. And each one made him want Cassienne more.

Meanwhile, in her own office down the hall, Cassienne sat at her desk trying to focus on the quarterly report in front of her. The words on the screen blurred. A wave of nausea hit her suddenly, stronger than before. She pressed a hand to her stomach and took slow, deep breaths. The pregnancy was starting to show its presence. Her body felt tired, her breasts were tender, and the smell of coffee, which she usually loved, now made her stomach turn.

She stood up slowly and walked to the small bathroom attached to her office. She splashed cold water on her face and looked at herself in the mirror. Her cheeks were a little pale, and there were faint shadows under her eyes. She placed both hands gently on her still–flat stomach.

“This is real,” she whispered to herself. “You are really in there.”

She stayed there for a moment, breathing through the nausea until it passed. Then she returned to her desk, took a sip of water instead of coffee, and tried to focus again. She was determined not to let anyone see her struggling. At least not yet.

Her phone buzzed with a message from Dreston.

“Can you come to my office when you have a moment? I need to see you.”

Cassienne smiled despite the tiredness. She stood up, smoothed her blouse, and walked down the hallway to his office. When she knocked and stepped inside, Dreston was standing by the window, looking out at the city.

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He turned when he heard her. His eyes softened the moment they landed on her.

“You came,” he said quietly.

“Of course I did.”

He crossed the room and pulled her into his arms without another word. He held her close, breathing her in. Cassienne wrapped her arms around his waist and rested her head against his chest. For a long moment, they simply stood like that.

“I had another flash,” Dreston said softly against her hair. “At the vineyard. We were on the balcony. I was holding you. I told you I loved you, and it felt so real, Cass. Like it happened yesterday.”

Cassienne’s heart swelled. She tightened her hold on him. “It did happen. And it was beautiful.”

He pulled back just enough to look at her. “I want to remember more. I want to remember all of it. But even without the full memories, I know one thing for sure. I want you, and I choose you.”

Cassienne felt tears prick her eyes. She reached up and touched his face. “I choose you too. Every day.”

Dreston leaned down and kissed her. The kiss started soft and tender, but quickly deepened with the hunger they both felt. He walked her backward until her back gently met the closed door. His hands slid down her sides, pulling her closer.

“I need you,” he whispered against her lips. “Right now.”

Cassienne’s breath hitched. “Here?”

“Here,” he replied, voice rough with desire.

He lifted her effortlessly and carried her to the wide leather couch in the corner of his office. He laid her down gently, then followed, covering her body with his. Their kisses grew urgent. He pushed her blouse up and kissed the soft skin of her stomach, then moved higher to her breasts. Cassienne moaned softly, her fingers threading through his hair.

Dreston took his time, worshipping every inch of her. He unbuttoned her blouse slowly, revealing her white lace bra. He unhooked it and pushed the cups aside, freeing her heavy breasts. Her nipples were already hard and pink. He lowered his head and took one into his mouth, sucking gently, then flicking his tongue over it. Cassienne arched beneath him, a soft moan escaping her lips.

He continued downward, sliding her skirt up her thighs. He hooked his fingers into the waistband of her off–white lace panties and slowly pulled them down her legs, letting them drop to the floor. Cassienne’s breathing quickened as he settled between her thighs.

Dreston unbuckled his belt and lowered his zipper just enough to free himself. He did not remove his trousers completely only enough for them to be close. He positioned himself at her entrance and pushed inside her slowly, filling her completely. They both gasped at the sensation.

He moved with deep, steady thrusts, kissing her the entire time – her mouth, her neck, her breasts. His mouth returned to her nipples, sucking and licking while his hips kept a slow, deliberate rhythm.

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Cassienne wrapped her legs around him, pulling him deeper. Every thrust sent waves of pleasure through her body. She could feel him so clearly thick, hot, and completely hers in this moment.

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“You feel perfect,” he groaned against her breast before sucking harder. “So warm… so tight… so perfect.”

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